to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
strongly; violently; with all one's strength
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
to let out a roar (hum, groan, moan); to produce a loud noise
blow; shock; strike; batting
cross; cross shape; sign of the cross
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
to stay (at); to stop (at)
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
taboo word; forbidden topic; words or phrases not allowed (in waka and haikai)
private secretary; flunky; someone who is always following around someone of high rank; someone who carries a bag for someone; luggage carrier
handbag; purse; briefcase; attache case
stock (of goods); reserve; supply
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
to ration out and survive on (some food); to eke out a living
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
price reduction; price cut; reduction in price; markdown
prompt decision; immediate decision; on-the-spot decision; summary judgment; summary judgement
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
minute adjustment; fine-tuning
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage